A popular Merlin Uther fanfiction is 'Merlin's Influence on Uther'. In this story, Merlin slowly changes Uther's views on magic through his selfless acts. It's interesting to see how the power of Merlin's character can sway even the most stubborn of minds like Uther's. And then there's 'Uther and Merlin: A New Beginning' which rewrites their story from the start, giving them a chance to build a different relationship from the very beginning.
One great Merlin Uther fanfiction is 'The King's Regret'. It delves into the complex relationship between Merlin and Uther. It shows how Uther might have reacted differently to Merlin's magic if he had known the truth earlier. Another is 'Uther's Hidden Affection', which explores a more emotional side of Uther towards Merlin, a side that was perhaps masked by his hatred for magic in the original series.
Maybe in the fanfiction, Uther discovers the creativity and the different perspectives on his world and characters, and he sees value in it. He might be a more open - minded version of himself in the fan - created stories.
It would be very complex. Initially, Uther would be in shock. He has been hunting magic - users, and now his son is one. But he might also feel a sense of protectiveness. Merlin, on the other hand, would be confused and angry at being lied to about his identity. Eventually, they might start to understand each other more. Uther could see the good in Merlin's magic and Merlin could see the reasons behind Uther's actions, even if he doesn't agree with them all.
There probably is. The Merlin fandom is quite large and diverse. Some fans might be interested in exploring the consequences and emotional turmoil that would result from such a dark event as Uther killing Merlin. You can look for it on popular fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own or FanFiction.net.
Uther might initially be shocked. He has always been so against magic, so he could be furious at first. He might feel betrayed by Merlin, whom he has known for a while.
There's also 'Three Paths in Camelot'. In this fanfiction, fem Merlin has to navigate her feelings for both Arthur and Uther. The author does an excellent job of showing the different dynamics. Arthur is attracted to her strength and kindness, while Uther starts to see her as an important asset to Camelot. It's a really interesting read.
Power dynamics is a major theme. As Merlin is Uther's son, it affects his standing in Camelot, both in terms of political power and magical power. Also, redemption is a theme sometimes. Uther was not always kind to magic - users, and this relationship can lead to a path of redemption for him in some fanfictions.
One popular 'Uther Merlin father' fanfiction is 'The King's Secret Son'. It delves into the idea of Uther secretly being Merlin's father and how that changes the dynamic in Camelot. It has great character development and interesting plot twists.
One common theme is power dynamics. Given Uther's position as king and Merlin's as his servant, there's often exploration of how power affects their relationship. Another theme is secrecy, as Merlin has to hide his magic from Uther.
It could mean that in the context of the Merlin fandom, Uther's character is being depicted in a way in fanfiction that is acceptable or even favored by some fans. Maybe the fanfiction shows a different side of Uther that makes his actions more understandable or redeemable, and thus it is seen as approved within the fan community.
The relationship between Merlin and Uther is full of contradictions, which makes fanfiction about them really interesting. Uther hates magic, but Merlin has magic. Fanfictions can explore how they could have interacted in different scenarios, like if Uther found out about Merlin's magic earlier.